It took about 3 hours to travel by train and we spent 4 days there. Michael and I stayed in a hostel in the Haeundae Beach area. One day we went to the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, or the temple by the sea.
It was absolutely beautiful! The architecture was amazing the details were as beautiful as the whole scene. One thing I found very fascinating were all of the tiny Buddha statues that were hidden in various places.
I'm not sure of the significance but I loved it! I'm hoping this is a tradition done at all temples.
The rest of our Chuseok was spent hanging out with friends and spending time on the beach. One night we rented boats and floated around the bay for awhile.
This is Elizabeth. She teaches in a different city.
Jessica, Laura, and Elizabeth all teach in Gwangju
This was the self-appointed boat chaperone. If you went out too far, he attached his boat to yours and pulled you back in.
Our friends went out too far.
The weather was so warm and the water was perfect! It was a very relaxing time for us.
